US Bridges

S.H. 82 over Snake Creek

Good

Mayes County, Oklahoma · 5.2 MI NW Cherokee CO · Structure no. 248360000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 82 over Snake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 82 over Snake Creek in Mayes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,480 by 2042. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesS.H. 82
CrossesSnake Creek
Location5.2 MI NW Cherokee CO
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates36.16424, -95.15793
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic8,480 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 82 over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 82 over Snake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 82 over Snake Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 82 over Snake Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.H. 82 over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.